Why a Multi-tasking Beauty Balm Should be Part of Your Beauty Routine

Carat & Roses October 24, 2015

A multitasking beauty balm is a staple as part of our beauty routine. Full of restorative and balancing nutrients and ingredients that provide soothing benefits, hydrating properties that provide the perfect healing glow and minimal go-to that will take you from backstage fashion week to your weekly ballet class or fitness session, heal cracked heels and dry lips, hydrate dry cuticles and elbows, dab onto eyelids, brows, cheekbones and cupid's bow to give you the perfect in-flight beauty look or off duty glow. Try one of our faves with natural and organic ingredients that will keep you toxin free and give you healthy skin on-the-go.

1. Aerin Beauty Rose Balm

We love a great floral-based beauty product and with the extract of 350 rose petals in each pot that deeply soothes and moisturizes, this Rose Balm by Aerin is the perfect take anywhere, do anything go-to beauty balm for your beauty bag.

Go-to product: Aerin Beauty Rose Balm, 58$

High Top: 9 No-Fail Hair Trends off the Try of the Runway

Carat & Roses July 13, 2014

From high pony's to sophisticated braids, platinum blonde to clips, we're giving you 9 no-fail chic hair trends to try on the go along with go-to styling products to style your do.

1. Ponytail

Sweep locks into this classic and simple style that's a great way to look chic and elegant on the go to give you that effortless everyday glamour. Keep your ends healthy with a pure treatment oil.

Go-to Styling Product: Show Beauty Pure Treatment Oil, 78$

2. Braids

Toss your hair into a multitude of braided styles for a casual chic look that's easy to prep and will keep your hair free from your face for those busy days on the run. Give texture to your hair with a powder based volumizer.

Go-to Styling Product: Kevin Murphy POWDER.PUFF, 36$

Photo via: backstage Alexander Wang SS 2010

3. Platinum Blonde

Style platinum blonde hair with beachy waves or straight styles and use Organic Color Systems when coloring. To maintain your style, treat your style with organic curated products for blonde hair to keep your hair healthy.

Go-to Styling Product: Alterna Caviar Blonde Beauty Balm, 28$

4. Buns

From messy buns to sleek topknots, this effortless style is an easy way to invoke sophisticated style on the go. Apply a volumizing mouse to your roots for glam texture and easy styling.

Go-to Styling Product: Alterna Bamboo Volume Weightless Whipped Mouse, 22$

5. Clips

Style with your hair with clips, pins or barrettes to change the look of your do, with sleek simple clips to sweep straight or curled hair from your face for a day to night look and perfect for special occasions. Scrunch moisture into curled styles with a styling lotion.

Go-to Styling Product: Giovanni Cosmetics Sunset Styling Lotion Hair Changer, 7.95$

6. Bobs

A sleek bob with bangs is a fresh way to wear your hair from shoulder to chin length style that is sophisticated, sleek and easy to maintain. Add gentle curls or wear in straight styles and use a heat protector when styling.

Go-to Styling Product: Show Beauty Sheer Thermal Protect, 55$

7. Chic Updo

Updo's are always a classic way to give your evening style a glam look. Try a relaxed updo for a casual yet elegant look for day or sleek style with casual wear for glamour on the go. Use a styling lotion to give your roots uplifted volume and texture.

Go-to Styling Product: Show Beauty Lux Volume Lotion, $63

8. Headbands

Headbands are a quick easy to style way of keeping hair in place while giving you a variety of ways to style your look. Go from boho chic, sleek, glam or relaxed elegance with wire headbands, chain headbands, beaded styles or adjustable elastic headbands. Extend your hair with an organic dry shampoo.

Go-to Styling Product: Alterna Bamboo Style Cleanse Translucent Extend Dr y Shampoo, 22$

9. Ombre

Ombre locks are here to stay with a dark to blonde style that is effortlessly chic and easy to style into tousled waves, pony's, topknots or sleek styles. Always use a deep conditioning mask to strengthen color treated hair.

Go-to Styling Product: Kevin Murphy ANGEL.MASQUE, 38$

Our Must-have Essential Pieces for your Wardrobe

Carat & Roses October 5, 2013

We all need standard pieces in our wardrobe that will stand the test of time and keep you in style even when the trends change. Clear out the clutter, donate what you don't need. Here are some core basic pieces that should be in every wardrobe and add onto with trend pieces from each season.

1. Blazers & Jackets

You can never have enough jackets but be sure you store the basic go-to's that will go with any outfit and give you great style at any point during the season.

1. Black Tailored Blazer, 2, Quilted Leather Jacket, 3. Cropped Denim Jacket, 4. Blazer in Cream

2. Denim, Pants, Leggings & Shorts

To keep your wardrobe fresh and stylish have at least 3 different types, styles and colors of denim whether it be jeans or jeggings, you'll be able to switch up your style with different styles of t-shirts, blouses or tanks to keep up with the trends while giving you a variety of outfits to sport.

1. Skinny Dark Denim, 2. Skinny or Straight Leg Dress Pants, 3. Black Shorts, 4. White Denim, 5. Boyfriend Denim, 6. Leather, Shinny or Regular Leggings

3. Dresses & Skirts

Every girl needs to have the go to bandage dress, a little black dress and a few skirts that you can mix and match with blazers, t-shirts, blouses, tanks and jackets. Add a pair of heels for a night out look or pair them with flats for a comfortable stylish day look.

1. Little Black or Lace Dress, 2. Bandage Dress, 3. Pencil Skirt, 4. Flared Skirt

4. Blouses & Shirts

Own the basics and you can update your wardrobe to fit with the trends and add pieces that match your style.

1. Button Down or Color Block Blouse, 2. Peplum or Tailored Blouse, 3. Basic White T-Shirt

5. Something Comfortable

From travel to groceries, relaxing or shopping, you can do it all in a comfortable sweat suit that will keep you casual and stylish no matter what your doing. Perfect on the go you'll be able to move comfortably and stylishly you can update with a variety of t-shirts and tanks.

1. Black & White Hat, 2. Hoodie or Sweatshirt, 3. Sweatpants

6. Heels, Boots & Flats

These must have shoes should be a staple in any wardrobe and will take you seamlessly from day to night while keeping you stylish and chic on the go.

1. Black Heels, 2. Open Toe Shoes, 3. Platform Heels, 4. Strappy Black Sandals, 5. Nude Pumps, 6. Strappy Black Flat Sandals

1. Running Shoes, 2. Flat Boots, 3. Rain Boots, 4. Booties, 5. Over the Knee or Thigh High Boots with Heels, 6. Stylish Pair of Flats

7. Accessories

Style these accessories with a variety of wardrobe pieces and mix & match with other accessories you can add to fit your style and the trends

1. Diamond Stud Earrings, 2. Gold Chain Necklace, 3. Gold Hoop Earrings

8. Bags & Luggage

Bags are a staple in any wardrobe, add these to your closet to give you stylish options on-the-go whether at play, work or travel. These pieces will help you stay organized, classic and stylish from day to night.